NBC orders two dramas: 'Do No Harm,' 'Infamous' from Universal TV

May 10, 2012|Andrew Wallenstein, Variety

NBC ordered a pair of dramas from Universal Television on Thursday, "Infamous" and "Do No Harm." "Infamous," which was known as "Notorious" during development season, is an opulent soap in which a female detective returns undercover to the wealthy family she grew up in--as the maid's daughter - -to solve the murder of the heiress who was once her closest friend. From BermanBraun and Universal, "Infamous" was written by Elizabeth Heldens, who will executive produce with Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun and Gene Stein. Peter Horton will direct the pilot. From Peter Traugott Prods. and Universal, "Harm" is a modern-day take on the legend Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, this incarnation centers on a renowned neurosurgeon who has a secret, destructive alter ego. David Schulner, who wrote the pilot, will executive produce with Traugott, Rachel Kaplan and Michael Mayer, who will direct the pilot. Cast includes Steven Pasquale, Alana De La Garza, Michael Esper and Ruta Gedmintas. "Harm" joins NBC's other drama orders including "Revolution" from Warner Bros. TV and "Chicago Fire" from Universal TV. infamous The Peacock also confirmed "Parenthood" is back for another season and that "30 Rock" is returning for a final 13 episodes, as was first reported in Variety on Monday.